# Outposts - SOS & Recorder — Schedule Email/SMS Offline > Schedule Email/SMS Offline (iPhone/iPad app by 井泉 陈.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outposts-sos-and-recorder/id1549116829 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [井泉 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532596172) - Category: Utilities, Social Networking - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 153 MB - Languages: English, Chinese - Released: 2021-08-17 - Data updated: 2026-07-05 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outposts-sos-and-recorder/id1549116829/reviews.md ## What is Outposts? Outposts is a tool to schedule SMS/Email to send offline. You can use Outposts to record photos, audios, videos, face snapshots, location, and sync all information to cloud instantly with a referencing URL. Outposts remote server will then send out the URL by Email/SMS to specified recipients as scheduled, who will get all information by accessing the URL link in the Outpost. Use scenarios: * Emergency(SOS)/whenever you feel unsafe * Testament/will in case of incidents * Schedule email/SMS(Attaches) to send offline * Important meeting/conversation recording * Instant recording in daily life(by shortcuts) * Reminder for important events * Share messages by URL link * Take AI face snapshots Features highlight: + Support SMS worldwide; + Support English/Chinese(more to come); + Support Dark/Light mode; + System notification before sending; + Self-defined sending notification by Email/SMS; + A security password can be set to protest Outposts; + Long press the ADD button to lock Outposts; + Automatic lock can be enabled after some operations like Emergency(SOS); + Shortcuts work even Outposts is locked; + The camera/audio continues to work after the screen is locked; + The camera/audio continues to work when Outposts is in background; + Automatic data sync when Outposts starts/network is available; + Press the refresh button to instantly sync Outposts to the cloud; + Audio and video recording can be set to a small time interval to sync in time;; + Cloud syncing continues to work after screen is locked; + Cloud syncing continues to work when Outposts is in background; + Outposts setting is always synced to cloud; + Swipe to invoke specified functions; + Check Outposts sent information at Archive tab; + Support various functions like clone and share; + Support priority flag setting; + Outposts full-text search; + Search Outposts by category; + Media files preview without downloading; + Check location information online; + Support different shooting speed; + Support different resolutions for camera; + The flash can be turned on under low-light conditions; + Shaking phone to invoke specified function; + Support camera zooming; + Support both front-rear cameras; + Be able to integrate with system media library; + Smart shooting mode; + Cloud off mode; + Support for flexible storage plan; Outposts tips: *** Emergency SOS Using shortcuts to instantly capture/record and sync to cloud, schedule/send immediately offline to emergency contacts. Set safe code to protect Outposts from being accessed and deleted. Stop you from getting hurt in most cases, and cancel/delete afterwards when you're safe. *** Scheduler/Reminder Schedule to send important information or reminders offline by Email/SMS. As a special case, set Outposts before taking plane/on vacations in case of accidents, cancel/delete anytime. *** Safe recorder Record important events safely by cloud syncing, and send out offline if necessary, even your phone is out of your control. *** Instant Capture Using shortcuts to activate camera/microphone instantly, never miss any exciting moments. Supports common camera functions, integrate with phone gallery. Cloud off mode can be set to avoid massive data syncing. *** Security Monitor With Outposts facial recognition capability to monitor intruders/unusual human activities in doors. Smart shooting mode can be used to only capture photos with obvious difference. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | One-year premium | $5.99 | one-time | | Two-year premium | $11.99 | one-time | | Five-year premium | $29.99 | one-time | | Ten-year premium | $59.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.8 — 2022-09-18 * Enable location record by default. * Fix occasional camera issue at first run. ### 1.1.5 — 2022-03-04 * Fix minor date setting issue ### 1.1.4 — 2021-09-14 * Optimize App code * Optimize App description ### 1.1.3 — 2021-09-10 * Add smart shooting mode * Add storage plan options ### 1.0.1 — 2021-08-18 * Add shortcuts support for volume keys * Screenshots for different screen sizes * Some minor fixes ## Apps similar to Outposts | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [DJPARLIGHT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/djparlight/id6497228036) | — | Free | Utilities | | [UHFDEMO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uhfdemo/id1456577729) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Tolerance Master](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tolerance-master/id6759722609) | — | Free | Utilities | | [寻AI - 手机必备AI工具导航](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-ai/id6744622452) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Contacts Manage-Task Schedule](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contacts-manage-task-schedule/id965643692) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | | [SECOMIQ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secomiq/id1619764773) | 4.6 (9) | Free | Utilities | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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